Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 44452
North Lima, Ohio
Risk Summary for ZIP 44452
ZIP 44452 scores 6.7/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hail.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 44452, Ohio
Located in the interior eastern United States, ZIP 44452 serves the North Lima community. The humid continental climate of this part of Ohio — bringing cold winters with lake-effect snow in the north and warm, humid summers — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.
ZIP 44452's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.7/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hail is the primary natural disaster concern, with severe storms delivering baseball-sized or larger hailstones that cause significant insured losses each year. Secondary hazards include wind and lightning.
Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 44452's natural disaster risk is well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 5.8/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hail and wind, as measured by FEMA across Ohio. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
ZIP 44452's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.
What this means for ZIP 44452: Hail preparedness
- Park vehicles under cover when severe storms are forecast to avoid costly hail damage.
- Document roof and property condition annually to streamline any future hail claims.
- Impact-resistant (Class 4) roofing can reduce hail damage and may lower insurance premiums.
Risk for the surrounding area
Local Factors for ZIP 44452
These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 44452 from other communities in Ohio County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
2,602
Small TownGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Moderate Continental
Latitude 40.9°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Moderate — seasonal fire risk
Fire score: 5.5/10
Coordinates
40.9471° N, 80.6623° W
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
Recent Climate Data for ZIP 44452
Last 12 months · Source: Open-Meteo archive
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only — consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.